Isn't This a Lovely Day

Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin

About Isn't This a Lovely Day

"Isn't This a Lovely Day?" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film Top Hat, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire in the scene where his and Ginger Rogers' characters are caught in a gazebo during a rainstorm. The lyric is an example of a song which turns a bad situation into a love song, a common style for Irving Berlin, as in I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm and Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee.


Year:
2001
4:10
62 
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The weather is frightening,
The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way,
But as far as I'm concerned,
It's a lovely day.

The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So I can honestly say
That as far as I'm concerned,
It's a lovely day and everything's OK.

Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?
You were going on your way,
Now you've got to remain.

Just as you were going,
Leaving me all at sea,
The clouds broke, they broke,
And oh what a break for me.

I can see the sun up high,
Though we're caught in a storm.
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm.
Let the rain pitter patter,
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are grey.

Long as I can be with you,
It's a lovely day.

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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6 facts about this song

Song's Composition and Release
1. "Isn't This a Lovely Day" is a song written by American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin. 2. The song was written in 1935 for the movie "Top Hat." 3. Irving Berlin is considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history, with his careers spanning six decades and creating countless hit songs.
Performer and Performance
4. The song was first performed by Fred Astaire. 5. Fred Astaire was a renowned dancer, singer, and actor, recognized for his innovative choreography in musical films. 6. In the movie "Top Hat," Astaire performed "Isn't This a Lovely Day" alongside Ginger Rogers, an iconic dance routine in the rain.
Song Popularity and Influence
7. The song quickly became a hit after its release and has since been covered by numerous artists. 8. Notable artists who have covered "Isn't This a Lovely Day" include Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Diana Krall. 9. The song is often used as an example of Berlin's talent for writing clever, meaningful lyrics to accompany his catchy melodies.
Movie Context
10. In the movie "Top Hat," the song is used to develop the romantic tension between Astaire's and Rogers' characters. 11. The scene featuring "Isn't This a Lovely Day" is set in a park during a rainstorm, making it one of the duo's most remembered dance sequences. 12. Despite the simplicity of the setting, the scene stands as one of Hollywood's most iconic dance sequences.
Musical Notations
13. As with many of Berlin's songs, "Isn't This a Lovely Day" is written in the key of F Major. 14. It features a classic 32-bar AABA structure, common in many jazz standards. 15. The rhythm of the song complements Astaire's tap-dance routine in the film.
Cultural Influence
16. The song became a favorite during the Great Depression for its uplifting message during hard times. 17. "Isn't This a Lovely Day" and the film "Top Hat" both played a notable role in defining the golden age of American musical cinema. 18. Today, the song stands as a classic representation of Berlin's work and the charm and elegance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' on-screen partnership.

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